Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Belgium
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 37% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 546 (€9) | €20 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 374 (€6) | €11 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 167 (€2.85) | €5.41 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 68 (€1.15) | €1.12 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 120 (€2.05) | €4.26 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 75 (€1.27) | €2.99 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 224 (€3.83) | €6 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (€2.71) | €2.19 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 87 (€1.49) | €2.50 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 132 (€2.26) | €1.98 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 1,105 (€19) | €10 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (€1.21) | €2.81 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 53 (€0.90) | €1.74 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 44% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 44,498 (€760) | €1,350 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 25,268 (€432) | €1,098 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,254 (€56) | €273 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 37,110 (€634) | €872 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 16,257 (€278) | €703 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,134 (€36) | €131 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,265 (€39) | €42 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,009 (€393) | €597 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,748 (€98) | €189 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 268 (€4.57) | €13 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 316 (€5.40) | €11 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 18% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,241 (€55) | €102 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,258 (€39) | €38 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,192 (€89) | €107 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,795 (€99) | €128 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 9% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,990,270 (€33,999) | €35,150 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 105 (€1.79) | €1.79 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,354 (€57) | €48 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 27% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 387 (€7) | €12 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 413 (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,997 (€34) | €26 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 394 (€7) | €4.00 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 119 (€2.04) | €5.18 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 271 (€4.63) | €4.73 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 123 (€2.10) | €2.00 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 170 (€2.90) | €3.00 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 720 (€12) | €24 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 21% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,442 (€25) | €69 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 611 (€10) | €25 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,426 (€41) | €97 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,765 (€64) | €73 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 427 (€7) | €11 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 268 (€4.57) | €3.64 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 207 (€3.53) | €4.08 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 22,115 (€378) | €561 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 (€0.26) | €0.25 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,689 (€63) | €27 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 204 (€3.48) | €8 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 23% cheaper than in Belgium
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